Silicon Bring-Up Engineer - Apple Neural Engine

Role Number : 200626482-3956

Summary

We live in a mobile and device-driven world where Deep Learning technology enables a new class of applications. Are you passionate about enabling unique user experiences on Apple products, such as iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and the Mac? Imagine the countless possibilities powered by Artificial Intelligence!

In our Apple Neural Engine software team, we are dedicated to providing hardware acceleration using the Apple Neural Engine to enable real time, low power and high performance execution of Deep Learning workloads. Our success is the result of very dynamic people working in an environment which cultivates creativity, partnership and cross-functional collaboration. These elements come together to make Apple an amazing environment for motivated people to do the greatest work of their lives!

Will you help us design the next generation of revolutionary Apple Products?

Description

As an engineer in the Apple Neural Engine Software team primarily focused on new silicon bringup you will be expected to :

• Setup hardware including development boards and product prototypes by following setup instructions
• Install software builds on development boards following instructions
• Build and install software including drivers and kernel components from source for installation on development boards
• Monitor communication channels for known issues and workarounds with software and hardware
• Debug hangs and failures using specialized tools for collecting debug information
• Work cross-functionally with hardware and software teams to resolve issues
• Conduct performance profiling and diagnostics using and developing specialized tools
• Engage with QA teams

Minimum Qualifications

BS and a minimum of 3 years experience with low level software development and board bringup

Familiarity with Python and running command line tools

Experience in a lab environment handling development hardware

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with embedded systems

Strong written and verbal communication skills

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